Specialist I - Technical Revenue Recognition

Job Summary

Specialist I- Revenue Accounting Operations. This position will report to the Assistant Manager. You will be required to interact within inter/intra teams in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. We are looking for those eager to bring in best practice processes, take on problems, and streamline processes for revenue accounting operations.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of revenue accounting principles under US GAAP, specifically, ASC 606. Candidate should also have fair understanding and experience in GL accounting workflow and accounting principles. The person should have skills and ability to analyze the data and infer trends and potential issues before coming up with solutions. In addition, the candidate must have strong working knowledge of ERP systems (NetSuite desired) as well as of the month-end close cycle relating to revenue recognition. The candidate must have 6-8 years of relevant accounting experience working directly with the head office on consolidated accounting records in publicly traded technology companies under SOX internal controls environment (SAAS industry experience preferred). Working knowledge and experience with automation and process improvement projects. Strong communication skills are essential as this role will interact regularly with other departments within the organization.

What You'll Do

• Manage and execute end to end partner rebate programs, ensuring accurate and timely processing of rebate calculations and payments.
• Conduct regular audits of rebate calculations and payments to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and internal policies
• Resolve discrepancies and handle disputes related to rebate calculations, collaborating with partners and internal stakeholders to drive timely resolution
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for rebate processes, calculation methodologies, and program rules
• Work closely with the Finance and Alliance teams to ensure proper financial reporting of rebate and contra revenue activity
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts including deferred revenue and other assigned accounts
• Analyze data trends while preparing monthly and quarterly fluctuation analyses for revenue and deferred revenue accounts
• Assist the accounting department with the preparation of financial reports and related schedules
• Participate in the completion of internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and support calculations
• Ensure all rebate accounting practices are compliant with ASC 606 and internal control frameworks
• Maintain audit-ready documentation across all rebate and contra revenue processes
• Identify and lead automation projects to streamline rebate processing, reconciliation, and reporting workflows
• Demonstrate a keen eye for detail proactively question existing processes and drive efficiencies through scalable solutions
• Contribute to building best practices within the Revenue Operations function
• Act as a team player, fostering collaboration and bringing out the best in team members
• Partner cross-functionally with Partner Relations, FPA, and Accounting teams to align on program structures, forecasting, and close activities.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

What You'll Need

• Master's degree in accounting with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience. CA preferred.
• High-tech publicly traded company experience related to revenue recognition accounting; under SOX internal control environment required and SaaS industry experience preferred
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 required
• In-depth understanding of GL accounting operations
• Experience with NetSuite or another similar ERP system strongly desired
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with BI or automation tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Alteryx) a plus
• A natural go-getter attitude, data-driven, detail-oriented, hands-on, having a sense of urgency and the ability to follow through and implement process improvements
• Comfortable working in a US shift (5:00 PM - 2:00 AM IST) to collaborate with global teams.

Shift Timing : 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST

Work Location : Kharadi, Pune (Work from Office)

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